Masaru Furukawa
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BornJanuary 6, 1936
Hashimoto, Wakayama, Empire of Japan
Hashimoto, Wakayama, Empire of Japan
DiedNovember 21, 1993 (aged 57)
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Masaru Furukawa (古川 勝, Furukawa Masaru; January 6, 1936 – November 21, 1993) was a Japanese swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, where he received a gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke.[1]
Furukawa improved the world record of 200 metres breaststroke (long course) four times in 1954 and 1955, and his last record lasted until 1958.
Awards
Furukawa was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1981.
